I Have A Dual World Seal-Chapter 575: Fujian Cuisine Feast

The days were like those of an Immortal, as Lu Zheng enjoyed another two days, finally it was time for the break.

This was the first banquet after the New Year, upon Lu Zheng's return, Shen Ying was quite thoughtful, hanging pink drapes among the houses and trees in Taohua Village, adorned with pink peach blossoms, their sweet scent wafting for miles.

In this way, the entire Peach Blossom Plain was infused with fragrance, making the locals think the Peach Blossom Fairy had manifested, sincerely offering incense to Shen Ying, thus bringing her another wave of offerings.

Well, it is indeed the Peach Blossom Fairy incarnate...

Since we were feasting today, Lu Zheng took Liu Qingyan, Du Yueyao, and two little girls early in the morning to Taohua Village.

Letting the girls play, Lu Zheng himself went into the kitchen.

Knowing Lu Zheng's habits, the women simply said a heartfelt thanks, then each went off to find familiar friends to play with.

Some playing Go, some playing checkers, some playing musical instruments.

Until just before noon, the women from Five Beauties Manor also came by with some fresh fruits.

They didn't see Lu Zheng around, so Hua Yixing pulled over Shen Ying, couldn't help but ask with a smile, "Is Young Master Lu alone in the kitchen again?"

Shen Ying opened her eyebrows, and with a deliberate sigh, quite regretfully said, "Lu Lang cooks alone, not letting us help at all, entirely throwing aside the scholarly teaching of gentlemen staying away from the kitchen."

"If you're so dissatisfied inwardly, then put away that smile at the corners of your mouth?"

Beside her, the forthright Lin Jing'Er bluntly exposed Shen Ying's thoughts, "You're about to write your glee on your face, and still talking about scholarly teachings?"

Shen Ying cheerfully wasn't bothered, she was indeed proudly flaunting, which household's man was as talented and affectionate as Lu Zheng?

Not to mention cooking for his wife, probably wouldn't even clean up after.

Elsewhere, Hu Cai Niang pulled on Liu Qingyan's clothing, "This fabric feels very comfortable, and the stitching is quite fine, did you make it yourself?"

Liu Qingyan shook her head and laughed, "It's the gift Lu Lang brought back for my sister and me for the New Year, a few pieces of uniquely styled dresses and jewelry. Although the fabric isn't as exquisite as silk, it's smooth and delicate, with fine sewing craftsmanship and beautiful patterns."

This was already the highest-end vintage women's clothing customized by Lu Zheng in modern times, but in Liu Qingyan's evaluation, it was merely a unique style.

But since it was given by Lu Zheng, Liu Qingyan properly thanked him yesterday, and today immediately wore it.

Soon, Bi Xinyu and Mo Lan also arrived together.

Since the big centipede incident last time, Bi Xinyu often came to find Liu Qingyan, the two often accompanied Hu Cai Niang to watch plays, visiting Yu Ling Garden in Tonglin County, Lanxiang Garden in Yuhe County, or Immortal Sound Pavilion in Dingshan County, stamping their ways through the surrounding counties... theater gardens.

"I've long heard that Young Master Lu's culinary skills are excellent, never thought this humble girl would have the chance to taste it, truly a blessing of three lifetimes, immensely satisfying my humble heart~"

Bi Xinyu said sweetly, her voice was twisty and melodious, directly reaching into the kitchen.

Mo Lan coldly said beside her, "You haven't even eaten yet, what's so satisfying?"

Bi Xinyu giggled, pulling Bai Ting'Er over, "Miss Ting'Er's musical talent is unparalleled. The piece 'Autumn's Intensity' played last time was truly astounding, my sister is still savoring it from time to time, when will you play it again?"

Bai Ting'Er stiffened, then dryly laughed, "Next time for sure!"

Liu Qingquan and Ao Qian didn't like Bi Xinyu, they pulled over Bai Ting'Er and Yu Mingxin nearby to play checkers together.

Then Mo Lan arrogantly occupied a spot, setting the chess pieces on her own, not polite at all.

...

"Dinner is served!"

Lu Zheng's voice came from the kitchen, and the plates flew out one by one from the kitchen door, ordering themselves on the long table in the courtyard.

"It smells so good!"

Previously, to surprise, Lu Zheng even set up a True Qi Barrier in the kitchen, now as the dishes flew out, the fragrance instantly filled the courtyard.

Of them, the most fragrant was a clay pot at the center of the long table, about half a person's height. Though still lidded, its rich aroma could not be hidden.

"Slurp..."

Ao Qian drooled first, feeling this clay pot's aroma was indeed familiar, but how could those things be so fragrant?

"Gurgle..."

Liu Qingquan leaped over, landing beside Lu Zheng just emerging from the kitchen, "Brother-in-law, what did you make today?"

Lu Zheng smiled slightly, as today's meal counted as the most earnest banquet since the pig-killing feast.

No choice, Liu Qingyan's reward was too generous, not being serious would feel unworthy of her earnest efforts.

After all... Lu Zheng wanted more next time!

Upon hearing Liu Qingquan's question, Lu Zheng replied with a smile, "This is a famous dish from my hometown, called Buddha Jumps Over the Wall."

"Buddha Jumps Over the Wall?"

Liu Qingquan was puzzled, what kind of name was this?

"The pot opens, its savory fragrance spreads to the neighbors, the monk smells it and jumps over the wall," Lu Zheng said, "so this dish is called: Buddha Jumps Over the Wall."

Liu Qingyan and Shen Ying exchanged a glance, having a little guess about Lu Zheng's hometown, is Lu Zheng's hometown by the sea in the east?

Because in this pot of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, there were clearly many delicious seafood ingredients.

"What a great name, Lu Lang's pig-killing feast brought Elder Liu, wonder if this Buddha Jumps Over the Wall might bring some Buddhist Sect elder," Shen Ying laughed.

"It smells so good!"

Ao Qian didn't care about any Buddhist Sect elder, she only knew this pot smelled really good, so wanted to start eating right away!

"Come, come, come, let's eat!"

Lu Zheng made Fujian cuisine this time, besides the main Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, also had chicken soup with clams, dragon-bodied phoenix-tailed shrimp, emerald pearl abalone, chicken puree golden bamboo shoot, eight treasures red fish rice, fish fin in a purse, lychee meat, white cut chicken, drunken ribs, red marinated fish, chicken crab pot...

Bi Xinyu was utterly amazed, "Did Young Master Lu go to East Sea? How come there's so much seafood?"

Lu Zheng merely smiled without answering, then brought out several large fruit platters.

Cut into pieces and placed into bowls were watermelon, cantaloupe, apple, peach, honey mandarin, pearl-like scattered lychee, grape, cherry, as well as strawberries, bananas, and mango.

Regarding foreign ingredients, various seasonings, and seasonal fruits, Lu Zheng always chose not to answer.

But seeing so much delicious food, Bi Xinyu couldn't help but slurp, attracted by the sight, no longer asking about seafood.

...

Though serving Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, no monk jumped over the wall.

The crowd feasted heartily, especially Ao Qian who was deeply moved by the meal.

"Sob... sob... So delicious, why didn't I realize these things were so good before?"

Lu Zheng, "Eat more if it's good, but once you return home, you won't have it."

"Sob... sob..." Ao Qian greedily grabbed a piece of fish rib.

"I've decided, not going back! I want to stay here for three, no, five, ten years!"